Modified Villa Marea Floorplan

Here is the original Villa Marea Floorplan by Alvar Aalto.

Here is my modified version for the School of Architecture. 

As a modified Floorplan

Section of Above Floorplan

Reimagined as a Section

Architecture Theory Inspired by Article

" Unconventionally compact but extensible and transformable architecture are more resourceful; having the ability to preserve open space and natural beauty of the landscape"

Key words:
Unconventional, Preserved, Resourceful, Compact

Article:
Sitarz, K, 'Compact Design Trends that are Changing the Modern Landscape', Thrillist, accessed 5 April 2020, <https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/nation/how-compact-structures-are-taking-over-the-design-and-architecture-world>

Perspective Drawings of Circulation Cross with Added Massing Elements

These are my one point perspectives of my circulation cross after adding massing elements.

Perpective 1

Perspective 2

Perspective 3

After scanning the original drawings I decided to add the colour coding as per my SketchUp model to help distinguish each element in the school.

Rendered Perspective 1

Rendered Perspective 2

Rendered Perspective 3

Circulation Cross with Draft Massing Elements

I have used the provided indicative floor areas to guide me in making my massing elements to the circulation cross. I've colour coded each component of the school to help me distinguish the required spaces bar the lecture theatre which I am having trouble deciding on a suitable location for.

View from across Anzac Parade

Aerial View

Colour coding and floor spaces

I've decided to keep most elements of the school compact and in the above ground structure to prevent destroying the existing views of UNSW from the ground and leaving the open areas near the roundhouse open as I thought it would be too invasive to cover up the open space. It will also provide students of the new architecture school with great vistas from within and keep them from walking too far between each space.

Related areas such as the workshop/studio spaces and research space for academic staff/offices for academic staff have been grouped to ease traffic within the school.

Experiment 2: First Draft of Circulation Cross

Ive decided to place the cross on the entrance side of the Squarehouse as it will increase accessability and visibility from Anzac Parade. The arms are adjusted to connect to the Squarehouse, Blockhouse, Tyree building and Roundhouse.

Circulation cross rendered in Lumion

Experiment 1 Final Product

Perspectives

Perspective 1

Perspective 2: In Between area 

 

Perspective 3

Sectional Perspectives

Section Perspective 1

Section Perspective 2

Section Perspective 3

SketchUp File

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/160559bc-88b5-47be-a46e-ec7a7010aa86/Hubert-Zhang-ARCH1101-EXP1-2020

References 

Mohamed S 2019, 'mido_workshop bench', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Peng Z 2019, 'Reception' from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Kurniawan K 2017, 'ChalkBoard_Papan Tulis Menu Sign Board' from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Ganesh S 2017, 'bar chair', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Van T 2017, 'table office', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Nestor S 2015, 'Design studio table', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Sudeesh Kailas 2014, 'Antique Jewelry Cabinet', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Tad 2014, 'Couch n Table', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Yes 2014, 'Office Table', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Bomb S 2014, 'Studio table', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Daugaard, A 2014, 'Water dispenser', from 3D warehouse, accessed 15 MAR 20

Experiment 1 Progress During Week 4

There were many hiccups during the final stages of finishing the model as things became more and more detailed. Many details need to be remade and modified as the final product came together. As suggested, I incorporated the stair design for the above studio (Mountain and Moon) into the actual studio itself as a way to progress through the three levels. Another issue I had was the uneven on each floor which was raised and flattened out to make steps.

Uneven flooring transformed into flat steps

Stairs to progress up Mountain and Moon studio

The in between area to sell the designer's works continues to use the "wavy" motif used in the flooring of Mountain and Moon's studio as the roof and overhead cover for the stairs replicate the floors of the studio.

In between area

Interiors of both studios were also developed to give meaning to the spaces within the studio. For example, the three levels of Mountain and Moon's studio serve different purposes including digital design area, workshop area and a final meeting/discussion area. These areas are furnished with models from SketchUp's 3D warehouse.

Workshop area of Mountain and Moon Studio

The stairs leading down to Trent Jansen studio are also incorporated into the actual studio itself. The awkward shapes of the building and stairs caused many parts to be made multiple times as it was hard to manipulate the spheres and required a lot of attempts but eventually worked out quite well.

Stairs leading down to Trent Jansen studio

Interior of Trent Jansen Studio